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whole child

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A child seen not only as a client of the education system but also as a person whose play habits, home life, etc. contribute to their development.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: attributive

Topics: education

Examples

  • the whole child concept
  • a whole child initiative

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Antonyms: none provided

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